Lucy and Asher had the same amount of savings at first. Then Lucy spent
15 of her savings and Asher spent
34 of his savings. If Lucy spent $1969 less than Asher, how much did each of them have at first?
| |
Lucy |
Asher |
| Before |
5x4 =
20 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
| Change |
1x4 =
- 4 u |
3x5 =
- 15 u |
| After |
16 u |
5 u |
The amount that Lucy and Asher had at first is the same. Make the amount that Lucy and Asher each had the same. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Lucy spent less than Asher
= 15 u - 4 u
= 11 u
11 u = 1969
1 u = 1969 ÷ 11 = 179
Amount that each of them had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 179
= $3580
Answer(s): $3580
